Read full poem →the system of Andrew Fuller, but was obliged to con-
elude, that it was only a subterfuge and a palliative of
the two former systems of Calvinism and Universalism.
Dictionary Entry
Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.
In a Sentence
“The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives.”
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Common Phrases
care palliativetreatment palliative. palliativemedicine palliativemeasures palliativetherapy palliativepalliative only
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Poetry examples for “palliative”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →Space—the child’s heaven: scenes which at least ensure
Some palliative for ill they cannot cure.